Tag: Peterson Garden

Two community gardens in the area are having fundraisers this Thursday, May 26th 2011. The Peterson Garden’s Swing Into Spring event features live music, dancing and special MC Mike Nowak, host of “The Mike Nowak Show” on WCPT. That same evening the Forest Park Community Garden is hosting their very first fundraiser for their garden... Read more »

Have you wanted to help community gardens in Chicago, but know what you can do? Maybe you’d like to volunteer, but can’t find enough hours in your busy schedule. Well there’s good news, several community gardens in Chicago are currently involved in contests where your votes could help them win much needed money. The ‘Chicago... Read more »

Since the City’s fireworks show will be held on July 4th, that frees up your July 3rd to attend the Peterson Garden Re-dedication tomorrow. The Peterson Garden has sprung up, virtually overnight, at the site of one of the original Victory Gardens during WW2. Stop by between 4-8PM for a costume parade (both kids &amp;... Read more »